Small Stream Fly Fishing I Fly Refusal

While fishing a small stream we had a fish refuse our nymph (:57) Just like a dry fly, if a fish refuses a fly it means something didn't look natural. Could be the drift or the fly. I changed my nymph after the first refusal and gave the run a few minutes to rest. Always a good idea on any body of water. Small stream fly fishing at its finest.
Rod: Orvis H2 8' 4" 3wt
Reel: Orvis Battenkill LA II
Line: SA 4wt Long Belly
Flies: Royal Stimi/ Higa's SOS

[@OverlandPNW]

Nicely done ! Yes to switching flies and giving the run a rest on refusal !

[@waikarimoana]

Great fishing and good work, tight lines.

[@sosflyfishing]

Thanks! Hoping i can get back to NZ soon.

[@FishfearmeStudios]

Great brown. Good to see you posting again.

[@sosflyfishing]

Thanks! More to come soon

[@AHunter498]

Nice fish, thank for the instruction!!

[@sosflyfishing]

thanks for watching and subscribing. 🙏

[@driftstone]

Way to change it up and get it back to the hand. Love small streams like that.

[@sosflyfishing]

Small streams are the best!